Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The York Hoard
- Walmgate Bar
- York Castle Museum
- Middleham Jewel
- 62 Low Petergate
- Viking Silk Cap
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Norman Window Frame
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Mansion House
- The End of the Abbey